Britain’s inflation rate remained unchanged in August, official figures showed on Wednesday, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will hold fire on further interest rate cuts at its policy meeting this week. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) stood at 3.8% in August, […]
Atalanta will begin their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign without Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, who has been left out of the squad to face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes. Head coach Ivan Juric once again excluded the winger, marking the fourth consecutive competitive fixture Lookman has missed […]
The Saudi Arabian authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who were earlier detained in Jeddah over alleged drug trafficking, following weeks of intense diplomatic and security engagements. Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, confirmed the development during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. He was represented […]
Thieves broke into the National Natural History Museum in Paris, stealing gold samples valued at approximately $700,000. The museum, renowned for its dinosaur skeletons and stuffed animals, was targeted on Tuesday morning. Intruders used an angle grinder and blow torch to gain access to the museum’s geology and mineralogy gallery. The stolen items […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that N11.2 billion ($7 million) discovered in Providus Bank’s vaults belongs to the Federal Government. The funds were linked to Aisha Achimugu, CEO of Ocean Gate Petroleum and alleged associate of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) flagged the […]
The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured that the company’s recent investment in trucks and tankers will generate thousands of jobs, boost innovation, and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy. Speaking with journalists, Dangote dismissed claims that the company’s expansion into the trucking and logistics space would lead to […]
The Nigerian fashion industry has made a significant impact on the global stage, valued at an impressive $4.7 billion. This thriving industry is not only a substantial contributor to the nation’s GDP but also a reflection of the country’s rich cultural heritage and creativity. Several Nigerian designers have made a name for themselves […]
